WEDNESDAY 8

Genealogy Help

Want to learn about your family tree? Sign up to get one-on-one assistance in a 30-minute session with a librarian to guide you through online genealogy research. Must preregister; free, any day. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington, 561-790-6070 or pbclibrary.org

Are you an aspiring writer looking for constructive feedback? Join us in this informal round-table discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. 9:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Library, 500 Civic Center Way. Free; registration required. 561-760-6030, pbclibrary.org

TUESDAY 14

Art for Adults: Open Studio

Practice skills and get guidance on how to finish a work of art in this open studio. Bring an unfinished project or start a new one. Ages 16 and up. 2 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Library, 500 Civic Center Way. 561-760-6030.

WEDNESDAY 15

Power Mixer

Enhance your business platform and make a variety of new connections by joining the MOSAIC Group. Monthly mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10. 5840 Corporate Way, Suite 250, West Palm Beach. 561-651-9565.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Free eBooks, Music & Movies at Home

Ask a librarian to help you discover free access to thousands of ebooks, movies, music and much more that can be checked out digitally by library cardholders using the Hoopla, Axis 360 and other virtual library apps. Members can access materials day or night on their desktop, mobile devices, or TV. All items checked out will be automatically returned with no late fees. pbclibrary.org

Libraries: Take 3

Palm Beach County Library System offers a 21-day loan period for all materials on library shelves. You may renew items up to three times if there are no holds. You may also borrow up to 50 DVDs. Loan periods for electronic resources vary because they are set by vendors. 561-233-2771, pbclibrary.org.

UPCOMING

Pet Adoption Event

Countdown 2 Zero, the largest one-day pet adoption event in the county is set for Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. South Florida Fairgrounds, Expo Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-530-6057 or info@countdown2zero.org